On Virgin, I argue Lorde blends her signature raw, confessional, and deeply vulnerable style with a misguided, frequently gender-essentialist breed of spirituality, ultimately leading her to stumble into the crystal-doting, Facebook-posting territory of the latter.

As the longest-running K-pop boy band, Super Junior exemplifies how teamwork, individual excellence, and a deep sense of responsibility can sustain a group’s success across generations.